Private Investigators for hire in Salford

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    470

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Leadership
    7%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    41%
    High school diploma or GED
    30%
    Master's degree
    18%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Serco
    • Larsen & Toubro
    • Thames Valley Police
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    44%
    More than 5 years
    33%
    1-2 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 470 profiles for Private Investigators in Salford

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Private Investigator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Salford: £31,433 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Civil Enforcement Officer

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIADriving LicenceLegal DraftingEnglish

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsSecurityMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheets
  • Housing Support Worker

    Salford

    Licenses & certifications

    Level 3 in Health & Social CareACA

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProperty ManagementPublic AssistanceSignposting to Community Resources
  • Customer Service Expert

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCRM SoftwareCustomer Relationship ManagementConflict Management
  • Security Officer

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSIADriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipEvent Venues (Security Work Environments)Access Control MonitoringIncident ResponseHospitality Venue Security Experience
  • Customer Service & Administrative Consultant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Project ManagementBusiness Analysis

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer Service Call HandlingInbound Customer Enquiry Call HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportClient Enquiry Handling
  • Health Care Assistant

    Manchester

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationNMCFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCare Record KeepingCardiac ECG TestingRecord KeepingBlood SamplingMedication Administration

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What's the average time to fill a private investigator role?

The average time to fill a private investigator role is 65 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do private investigators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a private investigator include: communication skills, leadership and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for private investigators?

Common licenses or certifications for private investigators include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and SIA.

What are some job titles related to private investigators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to private investigators include: PHYSIOTHERAPIST & LYMPHATIC MASSAGE SPECIALIST, health care assistant and childcare educational worker.

What level of education is common for a private investigator?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a private investigator in Salford, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a private investigator?

Most private investigators have 17 years of professional experience.

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